Completion of Research Methodology (EXR780 or EXR781) with a grade of 70% or higher. Exceptions to this prerequisite must be approved by the Unit Chair.

Incompatible with:

EXR790

Contact hours:

Equivalent to 3 hours per week

Note:

Progression into EXR796 or EXR798 is subject to the student achieving a minimum of 70% in this unit.

Content

This unit further develops students’ understanding of the tasks and key decisions involved in sound research design and writing. It is the second in a two-unit sequence which will prepare students to undertake the research paper (EXR796/EXR797) or minor thesis (EXR798/EXR799) component of their Master’s course.

EXR791 builds on students’ understanding of research to develop their own detailed and well-argued research proposal and to provide critical feedback on peers’ proposals. If necessary, students will also apply for ethics approval to conduct the research. Students work with a supervisor to refine their conceptualisation of the research project and to present a well developed summary of their project proposal for review. Students will then be required to take account of the feedback in their final written submission for assessment.

The study program will draw from a range of library-based modules on the major components of a research project including how to write:

a critical literature review

research methodology and theoretical framework

analytical processes

research ethics application

The individual study program will allow students to develop a research project informed by current education research theory and practice to address their research question. The online interactions with peers will develop knowledge of how to give and get critical feedback for redrafting and improving the research project.

Prescribed texts

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*

Student Contribution Rate**

Fee rate - Domestic Students

Fee rate - International students

$733

$587

$1944

$2490

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.